Mina Tavakoli

Cass McCombs' <em>Tip of the Sphere</em> comes out Feb. 8 via ANTI-.

Cass McCombs Embodies the Absurdity of Western Cinema on 'Tip Of The Sphere'

Mina Tavakoli

The rangy and enigmatic singer-songwriter is fully indifferent to fitting anywhere specific on the canvas of American folk — or, really, anywhere.

"A transformation is for me a much more interesting way to look at narrative than a 'story,' " Jenny Hval has said of her work.

In 'Paradise Rot,' Jenny Hval Traces A Surrealistic Sexual Awakening

Mina Tavakoli

In this tactile novel, the celebrated Norwegian musician Jenny Hval places two entropic lovers within a converted Australian brewery to explore sexuality, decay and freedom.

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Transgression, Noise And Drag: The Creation Of A Fake Arab Pop Star

Mina Tavakoli

Of the life of an artist — particularly for women of color — the fearless Fatima Al Qadiri says: "Everything can be an act of joy and beauty until it gets put out. Then it can get dangerous."

David Rodigan on July 15, 2016 in London, England. His autobiography, <em>My Life In Reggae</em>, was released earlier this year.

David Rodigan's Life In Reggae: Defined By Fanatical Love, Not Race... Right?

Mina Tavakoli

David Rodigan has spent his entire life exulting in and exalting reggae. In his autobiography, published earlier this year, the soundman stays away from a topic that would seem utterly central.

'Dear Friend' Is A Fraught And Unusual Memoir

Mina Tavakoli

Yiyun Li's first book of nonfiction is an unusual memoir — one that examines her depression and suicidal thoughts by drifting through her memories and thoughts on literature.

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Run The Jewels: Tiny Desk Concert

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Killer Mike and El-P continue to out-muse each other in a supergroup that somehow seems to get better, louder, and more pertinent since their start in 2013.